PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESCO Corporation, a leading manufacturer of highly engineered wear parts
and replacement products used in mining, infrastructure development,
power generation, aerospace and industrial applications, today announced
that Jon Owens, current Vice President of Marketing and Global Business
Processes, has been appointed President of the Engineered Products Group
(EPG), effective November 1, 2011.

“He has a proven ability to drive corporate strategy, manage
manufacturing operations and implement best practices across our
organization.”

“Jon’s appointment is representative of his significant contributions to
ESCO over the past 25 years and the increasingly strategic roles he has
undertaken,” said Cal Collins, President and Chief Operating Officer for
ESCO. “He has a proven ability to drive corporate strategy, manage
manufacturing operations and implement best practices across our
organization.”

As President of EPG, Owens will have global responsibility for the EPG
division, which designs, develops and manufactures products and services
for mining, infrastructure development and other complex industrial wear
applications. EPG products include ground engaging tools and buckets
used in earth moving, crusher parts, scrap recycling hammers and
dragline rigging products.

Since joining ESCO in 1986, Owens has held various positions in product
management, business development, international sales and marketing,
manufacturing and supply chain management. His roles included
responsibility for the company’s European Division, Mining Business Unit
and Asia Pacific Region. He became a Vice President in 2007.

About ESCO Corporation:

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, ESCO Corporation is a leading
independent designer, manufacturer and provider of highly engineered
wear parts and replacement products used in mining, infrastructure
development, power generation, aerospace and industrial applications.
The company operates in 22 countries on six continents, including an
expansive network of 30 manufacturing facilities and 40 sales and
distribution offices.